Veo 3 is here! Google Photos app users can now turn still images into animated video

Google has introduced the latest generative artificial intelligence (gen AI)-powered image-to-video tool Veo 3 in the Google Photos app.

With the integration of Veo 3 into the Google Photos app, users can turn any still image into a short video in a few seconds. The content will look like a naturally shot video.

However, the content will feature a watermark and also include an invisible SynthID, allowing users to recognise that it is an artificially generated video.

Here's how to turn a still image into a video on the Google Photos app:

Select a picture from your photo gallery and choose from one of two prompts — 'Subtle movements' or 'I’m feeling lucky' — to animate your photo and turn static moments into dynamic four-second video clips.

Regular Google Photos app users get a limited number of video generations per day. But those with Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscriptions can generate more videos.

Initially, the Veo 3 update is coming to the Google Photos app in the US region. In the coming months, it will be expanded to more regions globally.

Users can also combine two features, like using Remix to restyle a photo and then using the 'Photo to video' option to turn it into a unique video.

In a related development, Google has released the September 2025 Android update with new features for older Pixel phones.

The new update brings Material 3 Expressive user interface. It will be more fluid in terms of smooth transition, a natural expressive animation, while launching an app or while switching between apps.

Once their phones are updated to the latest version, users can add Live effects like shapes and weather animations to their lock screen wallpaper, enjoy a sleek redesign of Quick Settings, and customise the Phone by Google experience to make calling contacts uniquely your own.

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